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A postman claiming he was forced out of his job after a row over a bicycle loses his employment tribunal against Royal Mail. More: continued here

BBC News Union demands Labour to save nationalised Royal MailThe UpcomingThe conference agreed an emergency motion to press Labour to repeal the Postal Service Act, which paved the way to the sell-off, as such move contradicts Labours's manifesto commitment to a “publicly-owned Royal Mail”. Union members have pledged to …Postal workers say Royal Mail sell…

Royal Mail Privatisation: Union Pledge To Step Up OppositionHuffington Post UKPostal workers today pledged to step up opposition to Royal Mail privatisation, warning that the sell-off would be a "disaster" for the industry. The Communication Workers Union called on Labour to make it clear that the party will renationalise the … More: continued here

FIRST CLASS! ROYAL MAIL BLOWS £1M ON OFFICE LUXURIESExpress.co.ukBy Dana Gloger, Consumer Affairs Editor ROYAL Mail bosses are under fire for working in “luxurious” offices – only a week before crippling increases in the price of a stamp. From Monday, the cost of sending a first-class letter will soar by 30 per cent … More:…

Royal Mail sets up postcodes for armed forces abroadPost and ParcelRoyal Mail and Britain's Ministry of Defence have developed new postcodes specifically for British armed forces serving overseas. The move should allow British Forces and their families the same access to goods and services from the Internet when they …and more » More: continued here

Royal Mail Vs CourierPressPort.co.uk (press release)As the E-commerce business industry continues to grow, more and more companies are exploring the option of using courier services rather than depending on Royal Mail. This article will discuss the advantages & disadvantages of both services.and more » More: continued here

This is Money Royal Mail Announce 39% Increase in the Price of a Second Class StampMarketWatch (press release)ROMFORD, UNITED KINGDOM, Mar 28, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) — Neopost, the UK's leading provider of mailroom equipment and software, announced today that the gap between stamped and franked mail is now even wider. Royal Mail has confirmed…

Posties hit by rise in attacks by dogsThis Is WiltshireThe figures were released by the Royal Mail as a national inquiry into the problem got under way. In Swindon, depot managers have called off deliveries to entire streets after dogs roamed loose. Injuries sustained last year included six workers …and more » More: continued here

Royal Mail plans collection point after delivery offices closeBradford Telegraph and ArgusAn MP has welcomed moves to provide a collection point for mail deliveries in the Aire Valley following confirmation by Royal Mail that three of its delivery offices will be closed by February. The decision was made to close offices in Bingley, …Royal Mail…

The Guardian (blog) Look out, Royal Mail– it's Penny Farthing Post!The Guardian (blog)"I'm now designing post boxes made from converted gas bottles – painted bright yellow to avoid confusion with the Royal Mail." For the time being, Eccles sorts the letters in his kitchen ("hair-raising when the kids want to help") but his dream is…